Safe driving can be challenging, but if you are passing through a town you have never visited before, driving at night or looking for an unfamiliar address, the challenges will be multiplied. You will already be distracted by the newness of the town, the shadows playing in the darkness or the need to focus intently on finding the correct address. If there are no traffic signs or road markings to guide you, your concentration will be further divided.
Anything that prevents you from giving your driving your full attention increases the risks to you, your passengers, nearby pedestrians and the occupants of other vehicles. Whether you are driving in a shopping center’s parking lot or on a major thoroughfare in a city, the risks increase if there are no signs or pavement markings.
Those who manage or own a property could potentially find that the lack of adequate markings and signs turns out to be expensive. If someone suffers an injury or property damage that can be attributed to your negligence, you could wind up paying for their lost wages, property repairs or medical bills. In some cases, you could incur fines for failing to comply with local codes or regulations.
Why Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings Are Important – Parking Lots
Clearly striped parking spaces help people understand where and how to park. Handicapped spaces need to have signs as well as pavement markings. If aisles are meant for one-way traffic, pavement markings help ensure an orderly flow of vehicles. Crosswalks, fire lanes, loading zones, exit driveways, aisle intersections and reserved parking spaces should be clearly identified. Some areas will require only signs or pavement markings, but some areas may need both to maximize the safety of those who drive on or walk through the parking lot.
Why Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings Are Important – Highways and Streets
Injury risks increase with the volume of traffic, the number of pedestrians and the speed at which vehicles are traveling. Therefore, while signs and pavement markings on urban thoroughfares are important, they are especially critical if the road is a high-speed highway bearing a significant number of vehicles. Safety can be enhanced by using pavement markings just before stop signs and railroad crossings. It is also a good idea to use both methods to convey information about turn lanes and mandatory exit lanes. Speed limits, intersections, merging traffic, yields, narrow bridges, divided highways, curves, truck routes, ending lanes and construction can often be communicated through signs alone.
Why Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings Are Important – Obeying Them!
No matter how conscientious property owners and government agencies are about ensuring that adequate signs and markings are in place, safety can only be enhanced if people obey the directions. Pavement markings and signs may sometimes seem unnecessary to some people, but they may convey badly needed information to others. For example, mamy experienced drivers know that bridges and overpasses may ice before other parts of the road, but young drivers or those from extremely warm climates may need a reminder. Most residents of Georgia appreciate signs near known deer crossings, but some out-of-state drivers might not realize the potential damage caused by hitting a deer and fail to understand the importance of the sign. When signs and markings are in place and obeyed, parking lots and roadways become safer for every driver and every pedestrian.
For Help, Count on MH Greeson Paving
MH Greeson Paving is a Marietta, GA based company and specializes in the maintenance of asphalt parking lots for customers in North Georgia. We offer a number of services, including the installation of traffic signs, car stops and bollards; pavement marking and parking lot striping; asphalt crack filling; sealcoating; asphalt repair; and asphalt paving. We have a reputation for quality workmanship at affordable prices. If you would like a free quote, fill out our online form or call 770-335-2983.
